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Tobago
is one of the best kept secrets from the North American
market in the Caribbean. Dive the Atlantic for fast paced
action drifts or the calmer Caribbean. Each side has its
own special treats. Sharks, eels, electric rays and the
occasional Manta make Tobago a special dive destination.
Above water you’ll find the beaches that inspired Robinson
Carouso and provided the backdrop to many weddings. Tobago’s
pristine rain forests, waterfalls and beaches are yours
to discover.
Tobago
Resorts & Packages
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Tobago
Travel Information and Tips
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Getting
There:
Air Canada, American Airlines, BWIA International
Airways, British Caledonian, LIAT, Air Caribbean
Getting
Around:
Taxis and maxi-taxis (colour coded mini-buses) run
on fixed routes and generally operate from designated
stands. Fares range from TT$2 - TT$10 on average.
Off route transfers usually cost more.
Location:
Trinidad and Tobago are the southernmost islands of
the Caribbean archipelago, and are geologically an
extension of the South American continent.
Language
and Culture:
English is the official language, but St. Lucians
speak a French Creole commonly called patois.
Airport
and Taxes:
Departure Tax: $100TT (must be paid in local currency).
Entry
Requirements:
Visitors must carry valid passports, except USA and
Canadian citizens who possess valid return tickets
and I.D., staying for less than 6 months. Visas are
not required where the visitor is a citizen of the
USA
Climate:
The territory enjoys a tropical climate with average
maximum temperatures of 32°C, (89°F). Tobago's
temperatures are cooler, owing to the more constant
north east trade winds. There is a dry season from
January to May and a wet season from June to December.
Annual rainfall is about 200 cm (40 inches) over most
of the country. Trinidad and Tobago is just south
of the hurricane belt..
Time:
Eastern Standard Time
Currency/Credit
Cards:
A floating rate system is in force. Currently $1US=$6.24TT;
$1CDN = $4.48TTElectricity:
Electricity:
Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles. |
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